Sensory Friendly
SENSORY FRIENDLY SCREENINGS
at the Philadelphia Film Center
A screening where the lights are up, the sound is down, and patrons are invited to respond to the film in whatever way feels best for their bodies and minds! See below for more details.
PFS’ Relaxed Screening Approach: PFS is proud to offer a variety of enhancements to create a sensory friendly, relaxed screening experience for any patrons who may benefit from the opportunity to enjoy an altered theatrical setting. These are film screenings where the lights are up, the sound is down, and patrons are invited to respond to the film both vocally and physically–in whatever way feels best for their bodies and minds!
Enhancements Provided –
● Welcome Board for patrons to identify PFS Staff Members
● Earplugs will be available
● Lowered audio levels
● House lights remain on at a dimmed level
● Patrons are welcome to get up, move around, and vocalize during the screening
● A Quiet Space will be provided in the lobby for individuals in need of a reprieve
● Pre-screening activities will be provided, and at the start of the film moved to the Quiet Space for those who wish to participate during the screening
● Pre-film Welcome Packet is available upon request
We also invite our patrons to bring items such as fidget/handheld manipulatives, noise-canceling headphones, stress sensory toys, or other devices needed in order to feel comfortable and safe during the screening.
Please feel free to read our Welcome to the Film Center Guide to familiarize yourself to the theater. Click HERE for guide.
Upcoming Sensory Friendly Screenings:
THE SWORD IN THE STONE
WOLFGANG REITHERMAN | USA | 1963 | 79 MIN
July 21 | 12:00 PM | Film Center | Sensory Friendly Screening
Young Arthur gets the education of a lifetime when the kooky wizard Merlin takes him under his beard to learn about the world and possibly become King!
MUPPETS FROM SPACE
TIM HILL | USA | 1999 | 87 MIN
August 25 | 12:00 PM | Film Center | Sensory Friendly Screening
A great muppet rescue is in order when Gonzo attempts to learn of his extraterrestrial origins only to fall into the hands of the government in this entertaining ode to being yourself.
MATILDA
DANNY DEVITO | USA | 1996 | 102 MIN
September 15 | 12:00 PM | Film Center | Sensory Friendly Screening
Telekinetic bibliophile Matilda, takes on her swindling family and the tyrannic Miss Agatha Trunchbull in a loving adaptation of Roald Dahl’s esteemed children’s classic.
Ticket Information
$9 | $5 for PFS Members | $4 for Children (12 & under)
Learn more about ACCESS at the Philadelphia Film Center HERE!